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CRC was represented as part of the Coalition of Plastic Reduction on Lobby Day, April 8, 2026. The Farewell to Foam bill still needs to pass in the House. View this article from the Chicago Tribune to learn more.

CITY OF CHICAGO

New City Recycling Center Scores $3.4 Million Tax Break, Promises Job Growth and Environmental Revitalization (Hoodline, 2024)

LRS Adds Robot on its Last Chance Line to Target UBCs (universal beverage containers) (Recycling Today, 2024)

LRS’ new $50M Chicago MRF is heavy on automation, with room for expansion (Waste Dive, 2023)

Chicago launches drop-off organics collection program (Waste Dive, 2023)

Only 9.6% of Chicago’s Waste was Recycled Last Year, a New Facility Could Improve Rates, but Stumbling Blocks Remain (Chicago Tribune, 2023)

Chicago Waste Strategy Short Term Priorities September 2023 (City of Chicago, 2023)

City council hearing on microplastics, view session recording (April 23, 2025) CRC board member Adam Goldstein testified with other Chicagoans, regional environmentalists, and scientists for action now

COOK COUNTY

Get Ready to Clean Out Your Garage: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Site Coming to South Suburbs (WTTW, 2024)

STATE OF ILLINOIS

Illinois EPA: Statewide Recycling Needs Assessment Advisory Council (IEPA, 2024)

Illinois Product Stewardship Council: EPR for Packaging (IL PSC, 2024)

Recycle Coach Comes to Illinois: A New Era for Recycling (Illinois Recycling Foundation, 2024)

Recycle Coach’s Vision for Illinois: A Free Tool for Local Governments (Illinois Recycling Foundation, 2024)

SB 2876, Large Event Facilities Act (Illinois General Assembly, 2024)